New York State Rifle and Pistol Association

New York State Rifle and Pistol Association

New York State Rifle and Pistol Association

New York State Rifle and Pistol Association

Fighting for your rights in NY state

New York State Rifle and Pistol Association

Fighting for your rights in NY state

New York State Rifle and Pistol Association

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association is the state’s largest and nation’s oldest firearms advocacy organization. Since 1871, our organization has been dedicated to the preservation of Second Amendment rights, firearm safety, education and training, and the shooting sports. Our membership consists of individuals and clubs throughout the state. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)4 organization and the official NRA-affiliated State Association in New York.

Government fight against sharing 3D printed gun blueprints will be an uphill battle – Amidst the national conversation over gun control, there lies a particular controversy as to whether or not blueprints for 3D printed guns should be legal. However, according to a new proposal from the State Department, distribution of digital blueprints for 3D printable guns may be made illegal. However, Defense Distributed, a group responsible for the 3D printed gun known as the “Liberator,” is fighting back, saying the proposal violates the First Amendment of the United States... read more

Lack of SAFE Act changes disappoint gun groups – The state Legislature left the Capitol early Friday without making any changes to the controversial gun-control law installed in 2013. After some Senate Republicans ran for office last year vowing to seek a repeal of the gun-control law, they were unable to reach a deal to reform the SAFE Act, drawing the ire of gun-rights groups. “Am I disappointed? Absolutely, and I think the gun owners of New York state are going to be disappointed also,” said Thomas King, the president of the state Rifle & Pistol Association. Senate Republicans passed a bill to make a variety of changes to the measure, which was championed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. But Assembly Democrats and Cuomo showed no appetite to follow... read more

Please vote for NYSRPA to help pay our legal costs associated with our lawsuit against the SAFE Act Lucky Gunner is donating the legal fees awarded to them by the judge in the Brady Campaign’s failed junk lawsuit against them to pro-gun organizations. Please click here and vote for NYSRPA. It appears you can vote once per day. Any monies we receive will go to offset legal costs associated with our lawsuit against the SAFE... read more